El Pollo Loco

Chicken Wing Franchise Opportunities

The secret to El Pollo Loco's success is our great tasting food. Our menu has a broad and deep consumer acceptance across a wide span of demographic and socioeconomic sectors and is a healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

The first El Pollo Loco, or "The Crazy Chicken," began as a roadside chicken stand in the small town of Guasave on Mexico's Pacific Coast. It featured an authentic family recipe-fresh chicken marinated in special herbs, spices and citrus juices and then flame-grilled to perfection. The restaurant quickly became a local favorite. In 1980, the first California restaurant opened.

Today, El Pollo Loco is owned by American Securities Capital Partners, a New York-based equity investment group and Company Management. The tradition continues with signature dishes that satisfy consumers desire for flavorful food that fits well with today's healthy lifestyles. We're currently flame-grilling marinated chicken in 322 El Pollo Loco restaurants: 137 are owned and operated by the company and 185 are owned by franchisees.

El Pollo Loco

3333 Michelson Dr., #550
Irvine, CA 92612-0680

Financial Information

Net Worth: At least $1,500,000
Equity/Liquid Capital: At least $750,000
Total Investment: $465,000 and up
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty: 4%
Seeking US Regional Candidates in: Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas
Seeking International Candidates in: Canada, Worldwide

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